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Get ready to think outside the (ring) box as this article looks into ways to propose without a ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So much pressure is on finding the right engagement ring. However, the typical diamond ring as we know it today didn’t become popular until 1806 when Tiffany & Co. invented their Tifanny setting.<\/p>\n\n\n
In fact, the oldest part of proposing has nothing to do with jewellery at<\/em> all<\/em>. This leads us to our first piece of advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bend your knee when you propose. This action is timeless, introduced by Alexander the Great to show deep respect. It became romantic when knights only knelt to their king or their love. Kneeling is to honour your partner like royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n Want to incorporate the symbolism of a ring without the<\/em> ring<\/em>? Use a placeholder. This way, you can go through the motions of bending down and presenting your partner with something tangible.<\/p>\n\n\n Rings you could use are fede, claddagh<\/a>, and snake rings<\/a>– all these designs are part of the engagement tradition. The fede and Claddagh have been associated with marriage since Medieval times. While the snake ring was Prince Albert’s engagement ring for Queen Victoria (this ring started the engagement ring trend as Victorian men wanted to copy the trendy prince).<\/p>\n\n\n Proposing without a ring doesn’t have to mean proposing without any<\/em> jewellery. Propose with a necklace, bracelet, brooch, pin, or pair of earrings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or use the key motif. Gift your partner a key to your heart or shared future. Giving padlocks or keyrings symbolises you’re “locked” in the commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n Why not go beyond the traditional proposal? There are plenty of ways that don’t involve rings. Mimic the ring box by gifting your partner multiple items in a chest like letters, charms, and photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Propose with a handwritten letter. This is a great option if you’re tongue-tied in love and struggle for the right words. In the Victorian period<\/a>, this was so<\/em> common that etiquette manuals would even offer sample proposal letters (but best to use your own words).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have items from your relationship with sentimental value? Incorporate them into your proposal! Whether it’s a ticket stub from your first date or a seashell from a memorable vacation, use these mementos to create a proposal rich in meaning and nostalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n Gather them in a scrapbook to tell the story of your relationship, ending with the proposal. Pinterest has plenty of scrapbook ideas<\/a> to get you started. Or, if your relationship is more playful, a scavenger hunt is a popular alternative. You can lead your partner through significant locations and memories (where each stop could have a small gift). All leading to the ultimate destination- the proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This way proposing without a ring allows you to make an event centered around your relationship not the exchange of jewellery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best of all, this order of things allows you to purchase an engagement ring<\/a> as a couple. <\/em>Not only does this remove any tears from misguided taste. It also allows you to share a key memory. After all, you only get to give this ring to them once so getting your partner’s help to make it perfect is smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. The Classic Proposal: with a knee, not a ring <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Propose with a Placement Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Early 19th Century Fede Ring<\/a>
Irish 18ct Gold Claddagh Ring
<\/a>Victorian 18ct Gold Coily Snake Ring set with a Diamond & Ruby Eyes<\/a>
Queen Victoria’s engagement ring (Credit: Talia Wallis)
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3. Lock Them in with Alternative Jewellery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Early Victorian 15ct Gold Padlock with Cabochon Garnet
<\/a>Georgian Gold Cased Watch Key set with Chalcedony & Citrine with Acorn Detail<\/a>
<\/a>Georgian 9ct Gold Padlock & Key Pendant<\/a>
Edwardian 9ct Gold Curb Bracelet with Alternate Engraved & Plain Links<\/a>
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4. Thinking Outside the Box: Unique Proposals without <\/strong>a ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. The Art of Writing a Heartfelt Proposal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Sentimental Proposals: Using Mementos to Pop the Question<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A Different Order of Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n